RESOUR> Federal and Foundation Funding Opportunities
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- Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 09:11:30 -0500
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Federal and Foundation Funding Opportunities
by State Science and Technology Institute
Department of Agriculture
The Rural Development Agency invites applications for funding to support
renewable energy systems and energy improvements for agricultural producers and
rural small businesses. Approximately $22.8 million in FY 2004 funding is
expected to be available for awards ranging from $2,500 to $500,000. Grants
will not exceed 25 percent of allowable project costs. Eligible are
agricultural producers or small businesses that can demonstrate financial need.
Entities must be at least 51 percent owned, directly or indirectly, by
individuals who are either citizens of the U.S. or reside in the U.S. after
being legally admitted for permanent residence. Applications are due 75 days
after this solicitation's publication date, which was May 5. More information
is available at:
<<http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.ac
cess.gpo.gov/2004/04-10052.htm>http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.ac
cess.gpo.gov/2004/04-10052.htm >
Department of Defense
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting proposals
for funding under the Learning Applied to Ground Robots program. This program
seeks to develop and demonstrate a new generation of learned perception and
control algorithms for autonomous ground vehicles. Multiple awards ranging from
$1.5 to $2 million are anticipated. All responsible sources capable of
satisfying the government's needs may submit proposals, which are due June 17,
2004, for the first round of awards. Proposals may be submitted at any time
through April 29, 2005. More information is available at:
<<http://www2.eps.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA04-25/listing.html>http://www2.eps.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA04-25/listing.html
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DARPA also is soliciting white papers for research in a broad spectrum of
science and engineering areas. The goal is to develop the most promising
technologies into important, radically new military capabilities. Multiple
awards are anticipated. White paper deadlines for topic areas vary between May
3 and July 16 of 2004. More information is available at:
<http://www2.eps.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA04-12/listing.html>http://www2.eps.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA04-12/listing.html
The Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency is soliciting proposals
for funding under the Advanced Container Security Device Program. This program
seeks to provide the next generation of maritime shipping container security
device with multiple sensing modalities, "smart" condition monitoring,
automated alerting, and advanced communications. Multiple contract awards of up
to $700,000 for a duration of 6-8 months are anticipated. Any entity or team of
entities, except for some Department of Energy Laboratories listed in the
solicitation, is eligible. Optional white papers are due May 28, 2004;
proposals are due July 9, 2004. Proposals More information is available at:
<http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DHS-DR/OCPO/DHS-OCPO/HSSCHQ-04-R-00507/listing.html>http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DHS-DR/OCPO/DHS-OCPO/HSSCHQ-04-R-00507/listing.html
The U.S. Army is soliciting proposals to develop and demonstrate a
proof-of-principle prototype Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target
Acquisition sensor system package. Proposals are due June 2, 2004. More
information is available at:
<http://www2.eps.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAB07/W15P7T-04-R-P032/listing.html>http://www2.eps.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAB07/W15P7T-04-R-P032/listing.html
The U.S. Navy is soliciting proposals for research in a sand and dust erosion
resistant coating on the shaft driven compressor impeller. Proposed concepts
may represent novel dedicated technologies or dual use of new emerging
commercial technology. Various types of contracts and agreements will be
considered for mechanisms of support. Proposals are due June 5, 2004. More
information is available at:
<http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DON/NAVAIR/N00421/N00421-04-R-0079/listing.html>http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DON/NAVAIR/N00421/N00421-04-R-0079/listing.html
Department of Energy (DOE)
DOE is soliciting applications for funding to support experimental and
theoretical studies of aerosol radiative forcing of climate under the
Atmospheric Science Program. This program seeks to provide and improve the
scientific knowledge needed to simulate and predict radiative forcing by
aerosols and their effects on climate. Approximately $4 million in FY 2005
funding is expected to be available for awards. Multiple-year funding of awards
is anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. Applications are due June 21,
2004. More information is available at:
<http://www.science.doe.gov/grants/FAPN04-12.html>http://www.science.doe.gov/grants/FAPN04-12.html
DOE is soliciting proposals for innovative technologies that have the potential
for significant energy savings in residential and commercial buildings.
Projects should seek to advance energy efficient equipment, envelope, and whole
building technologies. Approximately $11 million is expected to be available
for 8-14 awards ranging from $100,000 to $1.5 million; cost-sharing of at least
20 percent is required. Projects may be proposed with performance periods
between 10 months and three years. Awards with durations more than
approximately 12 months may be partially funded in future fiscal years.
Eligibility is unrestricted. Applications are due June 22, 2004. More
information is available at:
<https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/1CF9A0952F96C35C85256E8A0073D9B1?OpenDocument>https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/1CF9A0952F96C35C85256E8A0073D9B1?OpenDocument
Department of the Interior (DOI)
DOI is soliciting proposals for pilot-plant activities under the Desalination
and Water Purification Research and Development Program. This program seeks to
reduce the cost of desalting and water purification technologies in order to
augment water supply in the U.S. Between 2-3 awards of up to $270,000 are
anticipated; cost-sharing of at least 50 percent is required. All responsible
sources may submit proposals, which are due June 11, 2004. More information is
available at:
<http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/DOI/BOR/D7810/04-FC-81-0953/listing.html>http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/DOI/BOR/D7810/04-FC-81-0953/listing.html
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA is soliciting proposals to develop dynamic global economic modeling of
greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation from land-use, land-use change, and
forestry activities. Three categories of economic modeling efforts will be
considered: general equilibrium, partial equilibrium land-use sectoral
modeling, and integrated assessment modeling of land-use climate change
impacts. Eligible are state and local governments, Native American tribal
governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education,
private institutions of higher education, and other nonprofits. Approximately
$3 million is expected to be available for three awards ranging from $50,000 to
$200,000. Proposals are due June 30, 2004. More information is available at:
<http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/EPA/OGD/GAD/OAR-CPPD-04-09/listing.html>http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/EPA/OGD/GAD/OAR-CPPD-04-09/listing.html
NASA
NASA is soliciting proposals for funding under the Earth Science Enterprise's
Advanced Information Systems Technology Program. This program seeks to develop
a scientific understanding of the earth system and its response to natural and
human induced changes, and to enable improved prediction of climate, weather
and natural hazards for present and future generations. Grant, cooperative
agreement and procurement contract awards are anticipated; cost-sharing is
required. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due July 6, 2004. More
information is available at:
<http://www2.eps.gov/spg/NASA/GSFC/OPDC20220/NNG04ZY4001N/listing.html>http://www2.eps.gov/spg/NASA/GSFC/OPDC20220/NNG04ZY4001N/listing.html
NASA also will be soliciting proposals for the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
robotic servicing/deorbit module. The module is part of an overall concept that
could be used to extend the useful life of the observatory through various
system hardware augmentations and then ultimately safely deorbit HST at the end
of its mission. All responsible sources may submit proposals, which are due
July 21, 2004. The solicitation is expected to be released on or about June 1,
2004. More information is available at:
<http://www2.eps.gov/spg/NASA/GSFC/OPDC20220/HST-DM-0002-GDJ/listing.html>http://www2.eps.gov/spg/NASA/GSFC/OPDC20220/HST-DM-0002-GDJ/listing.html
National Institute of Health (NIH)
NIH is soliciting white papers for the planning of nanomedicine development
centers. These centers will seek to characterize quantitatively the molecular
scale components or nanomachinery of the cell and to precisely control and
manipulate these molecules and supramolecular assemblies in living cells to
improve human health. Approximately $1.5 million in FY 2004 funding is expected
to be available for 20 awards. Applicants may request a project period of up to
six months and a budget for direct costs of up to $50,000. Eligible are
domestic for-profit and nonprofit organizations; public or private institutions
such as colleges, universities, hospitals, and laboratories; units of state and
local governments; and eligible agencies of the federal government. White
papers are due July 26, 2004. More information is available at:
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/g
uide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-04-018.html>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/g
uide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-04-018.html
Multiple NIH institutes invite applications for funding to support studies on
the characterization, behavior, and plasticity of human and non-human stem
cells, regulation of their replication, differentiation, integration and
function in the nervous system, and the identification and characterization of
normal and tumor stem cells. Exploratory or developmental grants and research
project grants are anticipated. Eligible are for-profit and nonprofit
organizations; public or private institutions such as universities, colleges,
hospitals and laboratories; units of state and local governments; eligible
agencies of the federal government; and domestic or foreign institutions.
Applications will be accepted at the standard application deadlines, which are
available at: <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm. For more information,
visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-101.html>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm.
For more information, visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-101.html
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for funding to support
research projects to evaluate the utility and application of new strategies for
determining prognosis or predicting response to therapy. This program is
intended to accelerate the translation of new discoveries into clinical
practice by enabling investigators to apply new diagnostic strategies to
clinical problems. Exploratory or developmental grants and phased-innovation
awards are anticipated. Eligible are for-profit and nonprofit organizations;
public or private institutions such as universities, colleges, hospitals and
laboratories; units of state and local governments; eligible agencies of the
federal government; and domestic or foreign institutions. Applications will be
accepted at the standard application deadlines, which are available at:
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm. For more information, visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-102.html>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm.
For more information, visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-102.html
NCI and the National Institute on Drug Abuse jointly invite applications for
funding to support multidisciplinary research on potential reduced-exposure
tobacco products, both smoked and smokeless, through the interplay of basic,
biological, and behavioral research, surveillance, and epidemiology.
Investigator-initiated research project grants and the exploratory or
developmental grants are anticipated. Eligible are domestic for-profit and
nonprofit organizations; public or private institutions such as colleges,
universities, hospitals, and laboratories; units of state and local
governments; eligible agencies of the federal government; and faith- or
community-based organizations. Applications will be accepted at the standard
application deadlines, which are available at:
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm. More information is available at:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-103.html>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm.
More information is available at:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-103.html
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney diseases invites
applications for funding under the Centers of Excellence in Molecular
Hematology. These centers provide a base for comprehensive research in
hematologic diseases. To be eligible, institutions must have a significant
related research base, at least 50 percent of which must already be funded by
NIH. A center must be an identifiable organizational unit within a single
university medical center or a consortium of cooperating institutions with a
university affiliation. Approximately $3 million in FY 2005 funding is expected
to be available for three awards. Applicants should request a project period of
five years and a budget for up to $1 million in total costs per year. Optional
letters of intent are due Oct. 15, 2004; applications are due Nov. 16, 2004.
More information is available at:
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-04-015.html>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-04-015.html
The National Institute on Drug Abuse invites applications for funding to
support epidemiologic research on drug use, abuse, and dependence. Researchers
are encouraged to develop methodologies to improve the accuracy, efficiency,
scope, timeliness, and analytic yield of drug abuse epidemiologic data.
Research grants, exploratory or developmental awards, and small grants are
anticipated. Eligible are domestic for-profit and nonprofit organizations;
public or private institutions such as colleges, universities, hospitals, and
laboratories; units of state and local governments; eligible agencies of the
federal government; and faith- or community-based organizations. Applications
will be accepted at the standard application deadlines, which are available at:
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm. More information is available at:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-100.html>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm.
More information is available at:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-100.html
The National Institute of Mental Health invites applications from academic and
pharmaceutical or biotech industry investigators interested in participating in
a Cooperative Drug Development Group program. This program supports
proof-of-concept studies of novel drug mechanism candidates and investigational
drugs to treat serious mental disorders. Approximately $2 million in FY 2005
funding is expected to be available for 3-5 awards having a project period of
up to five years. Eligible are for-profit and nonprofit organizations; public
or private institutions such as colleges, universities, hospitals, and
laboratories; units of state and local governments; and eligible agencies of
the federal government. Optional letters of intent are due July 23, 2004;
applications are due Aug. 25, 2004. More information is available at:
<http://grants.nih.gov/gra
nts/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-05-003.html>http://grants.nih.gov/gra
nts/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-05-003.html
National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF invites nominations for The Presidential Awards for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching Program. This program identifies outstanding
mathematics and science teachers in each state and the four U.S. jurisdictions.
Award recipients will receive $10,000 from NSF and will be invited to attend
recognition events in Washington, D.C., during the week of April 11-16, 2005.
Eligible are teachers of grades 7-12. More information is available at:
<http://www.paemst.org/Program.cfm>http://www.paemst.org/Program.cfm
Foundation Funding Opportunities
Dana Foundation
The Dana Foundation invites applications for funding to support a competitive
program in brain and immuno-imaging. This program seeks to accelerate the
development and application of innovative cellular and molecular imaging to
clinical research on the functions and malfunctions of the brain, the immune
system, and their interactions, in normal and aberrant functioning. Successful
applicants proposing to undertake research using conventional brain tissue
imaging technologies will receive funding totaling up to $100,000 over a period
of up to three years. Applicants for a cellular or molecular imaging project
can request up to $300,000 for a period of up to three years. Each medical
school and each of the few select research institutions that have been invited
by letter may nominate two applicants, one for each of the program's two
tracks. Institutions that are not specifically invited by letter but have
affiliations with a U.S. medical school are eligible to submit a pplications to
their affiliated medical school dean for consideration. Projects involving
collaborations with NIH intramural researchers or industry scientists are
acceptable. Applications are due May 25, 2004. More information is available
at:
<http://dana.org/grants/health/proposals/immunoimaging.cfm>http://dana.org/grants/health/proposals/immunoimaging.cfm
GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline invites applications for funding to support research in the
development of HIV/AIDS drug therapeutics. Research areas include drugs aimed
at treating infection, prophylactic vaccines and microbicides designed to
prevent transmission of the virus. Approximately $250,000 is available for
awards, which will range from $25,000 to $150,000. Applicants must have an
M.D., Ph.D. or the equivalent and work in academic centers, nonprofit
institutions, or for-profit businesses such as biotech start-up companies.
Applications are due July 31, 2004. More information is available at:
<http://www.dddresearchgrant.com/>http://www.dddresearchgrant.com/
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is soliciting proposals for funding under
its Substance Abuse Policy Research Program. Projects should seek to increase
understanding of public and private policy interventions to prevent, treat and
reduce the harm caused by the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. Up to
$3.5 million is available for awards. Projects requesting less than $100,000
will be accepted at any time. Projects requesting $100,000 to $400,000 require
brief proposals to be submitted by Aug. 27, 2004; full proposals, which are by
invitation only, will be due Jan. 15, 2005. Preference will be given to
applicants that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code and are not private foundations as defined under Section 509(a). More
information is available at:
<http://www.rwjf.org/cfp/saprp>http://www.rwjf.org/cfp/saprp
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